AHRI Awards 2024
Organisation Categories
Winners were announced Friday 6 December
2024 Organisation Award Winners
Thank you to everyone who submitted an application, and a special congratulations to the winners.
Best Attraction, Recruitment & Retention Strategy
Coles Group
Coles Group won this award for improving retention, employee satisfaction, and engagement through data-driven strategy, which reduced employee turnover. Representing some of Australia’s most iconic and trustworthy brands, Coles Group employs 120,000 individuals across all states and territories, encompassing sectors such as groceries and liquor retail, online services, manufacturing, cleaning, trolley services, driving, supply chain, and corporate services.
Best Organisational Development and Change Strategy
Endeavour Energy
Endeavour Energy runs one of Australia’s most efficiently managed electricity distribution networks, serving 2.7 million residents and businesses. They were awarded Best Organisational Development and Change Strategy in recognition of their collaborative approach to navigating change, creative a clear narrative and compelling picture for change.
Best Leadership Development Strategy
Sponsored by:
NSW Department of Customer Service
The NSW Department of Customer Service is recognised for revamping its leadership development strategy to enhance leader impact, workplace culture, and service delivery. The new framework focuses on strengthening cross-functional collaboration and leadership readiness, thereby building a more robust leadership pipeline. This initiative aims to enhance workplace culture, and improve service delivery to the people of New South Wales.
Best Learning & Development Strategy
Sponsored by:
Small Organisation
Jumbo Interactive
Jumbo Interactive were awarded the Best Learning & Development Strategy for Jumbo University (JU), a program developed to democratise learning, promote a learning culture, drive engagement, and ensure equitable access to learning opportunities. JU unified learning cultures and practices across newly acquired companies, addressing identified skills gaps through a blended learning approach. The AI-powered LXP facilitated personalized learning and seamlessly integrated with daily workflows, positively impacting employee engagement, skill development, and retention.
Large Organisation
The National Indigenous Australians Agency
The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), a Commonwealth Government Agency, is dedicated to fostering self-determination and fulfilling the aspirations of First Nations communities through genuine partnership. The agency is recognised for its Footprints Framework, a cultural capability enhancement program that has successfully increased engagement and integrated cultural safety into performance plans at all levels of the organisation.
Best Use of Technology
Sponsored by:
Monash University
Monash University was awarded Best Use of Technology for effectively utilising technology to address gender pay gaps by employing strategic analytics to understand and mitigate disparities. This initiative has significantly reduced the gender pay gap within the first year and set ambitious targets for pay equity. Additionally, Monash University is a leading global research university, with a diverse staff of 17,000, tackling contemporary global challenges.
Best Health & Wellbeing Strategy
Story House Early Learning
Story House Early Learning operates 45 early childhood education services in QLD, VIC, and NSW, focusing on the unique stories of each child. They are recognised for their “We Care” Wellbeing Framework, led by senior leadership, which works to improve employee wellbeing and retention through a supportive workplace culture. Initiatives include Wellbeing and Safety Committees, a National Wellbeing Advisor, and resources like the Wellbeing Centre and apps addressing physical, mental, and financial health.
Best Employee Experience Strategy
OneStop
OneStop is a leading provider of innovative software solutions designed for the global port community in the APAC region. They were awarded Best Employee Experience Strategy in recognition of their significant and innovative investments in leadership development and employee benefit programs.
Most Inclusive Workplace
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) is an independent entity providing free and fair external dispute resolution services between consumers and financial institutions, ensuring transparency and justice in financial services. Recognised for its comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy, AFCA promotes an inclusive culture through employee engagement, inclusive policies, and committed leadership, setting industry benchmarks in diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Best DEI Strategy
Education Sector
Griffith University
Griffith University, a member of the Innovative Research Universities coalition, is dedicated to inclusive excellence in teaching, learning, and research, driven by social and environmental responsibility. The university’s impactful DEI strategy is recognised here for its notable advancement of Indigenous employment, LGBTIQ+ inclusion, and women’s representation in STEMM fields. Ranked in the top two percent of universities globally, it operates across five campuses in Southeast Queensland and a Digital campus.
Public Sector
Services Australia
Services Australia, an executive agency of the Australian Government, administers various welfare, health insurance, and child support payments through programs such as Centrelink, Medicare, and the Child Support Agency. They are recognised for the “Our Stories” initiative, launched in 2016, which has successfully engaged over 25,000 staff members in fostering multicultural connections and promoting respect and inclusion.
Best Attraction, Recruitment & Retention Strategy
Recognises initiatives or strategies which contribute to the attraction, recruitment…
Best Learning & Development Strategy
Recognises initiatives or strategies which identify and prioritises current and future…
Best Leadership Development Strategy
Recognises initiatives or strategies which identify and prioritise leadership…
Best Organisational Development and Change Strategy
Recognises initiatives or strategies which identify the optimal structure, function…
Best Use of Technology
Recognises initiatives or strategies which incorporate technology solutions to…
Best Health & Wellbeing Strategy
Recognises initiatives or strategies which prioritise the promotion and support…
Best Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy
Recognises initiatives or strategies which successfully address a workforce challenge…
Most Inclusive Workplace
Recognises exceptional organisations where diversity, equity, and inclusion are…
Best Employee Experience Strategy
Recognises exceptional organisations where optimising employee experience …
Congratulate the inaugural winner of The AHRI Scholarship
Recognising an individual committed to growing the HR body of knowledge and contributing to a better understanding of HR’s contribution and value, with up to $15,000 to support study or development activities.
We were delighted to continue our inspiring AHRI Scholarship this year and announced the winner at our celebration event in Sydney.
AHRI Award Patrons
Dave Ulrich
Dave Ulrich is the Rensis Likert Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and a partner at the RBL Group.
Martin Seligman
Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman is the Director of the Penn Positive Psychology Center and Zellerbach Family Professor of Psychology.
Graeme Innes
Graeme Innes AM is a lawyer, author, company director, board member, and Chancellor of CQUniversity.
Elizabeth Broderick
Elizabeth is Principal of EB&Co. a specialist consultancy focusing on high-level strategic consulting and transformation.
Michael Kirby
Michael Kirby successively served in the judicial office and was first appointed in 1975.
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Applications closed on Friday 21 June
Finalists have been announced
